Applications & Pathways
Preliminary Design of Regional Aircraft—Integration of a Fuel Cell-Electric Energy Network in SUAVE
Mar 2025
Publication
To enable climate-neutral aviation improving the energy efficiency of aircraft is essential. The research project Synergies of Highly Integrated Transport Aircraft investigates cross-disciplinary synergies in aircraft and propulsion technologies to achieve energy savings. This study examines a fuel cell electric powered configuration with distributed electric propulsion. For this a reverse-engineered ATR 72-500 serves as a reference model for calibrating t Read More
Equipment Sizing and Operation Strategy of Photovoltaic-Powered Hydrogen Refueling Station Based on AE-PEM Coupled Hydrogen Production
Mar 2025
Publication
With the global commercialization of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles the number of hydrogen refueling stations is steadily increasing. On-site hydrogen production stations are expected to play a key role in future power systems by absorbing renewable energy and supplying electricity during peak grid loads aiding in peak shaving and load leveling. However renewable energy sources like photovoltaic (PV) systems have highly fluctuating power generation curve Read More
Effect of Hydrogen Co-Firing with Natural Gas on Thermal Efficiency and CO2 Emissions in Gas Turbine Power Plant
Mar 2025
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The Indonesian government has established an energy transition policy for decarbonization including the target of utilizing hydrogen for power generation through a co-firing scheme. Several studies indicate that hydrogen co-firing in gas-fired power plants can reduce CO2 emissions while improving efficiency. This study develops a simulation model for hydrogen co-firing in an M701F gas turbine at the Cilegon power plant using Aspen HYSYS. The impact Read More
Review and Evaluation of Hydrogen and Air Heat Exchangers for Fuel Cell-Powered Electric Aircraft Propulsion
Mar 2025
Publication
Hydrogen fuel cell systems are a viable option for electrified aero engines due to their efficiency and environmental benefits. However integrating these systems presents challenges notably in terms of overall system weight and thermal management. Heat exchangers are crucial for the effective thermal management system of electric propulsion systems in commercial electrified aviation. This paper provides a comprehensive review of various hea Read More
Influence of Engine Oils on Pre-Ignition Tendency in a Hydrogen–Kerosene Dual-Fuel Engine
Mar 2025
Publication
Reducing CO2 emissions is an increasingly important goal in general aviation. The dual-fuel hydrogen–kerosene combustion process has proven to be a suitable technology for use in small aircraft. This robust and reliable technology significantly reduces CO2 emissions due to the carbon-free combustion of hydrogen during operation while pure kerosene or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be used in safety-critical situations or in the event of fuel sup Read More
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